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World's oldest person turns 117 today and still can't get over the time she met the King
The world’s oldest living person marked the milestone after a year of firsts, including a royal visit and becoming the record holder, officials said.
- On Friday, Ethel Caterham celebrates her 117th birthday at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, spending the occasion with family and friends.
- Born August 21, 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire, Mrs Caterham is the last surviving subject of Edward VII and previously lived in India, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar.
- Advising on long life, she said, "Never arguing with anyone, I listen, and I do what I like." Even at 117, she experienced "many firsts" this year, including stroking a llama.
- During a visit from King Charles III last September, Mrs Caterham held his hand and recalled his 1969 investiture, telling him, "All the girls were in love with you."
- Following the death of Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas in April 2025, Mrs Caterham became the world's oldest living person; reflecting on her milestone, she said, "I look forward to seeing what next year brings.
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Ethel May Caterham was born on August 21, 1909 in the United Kingdom and at the age of 117 is the longest living person on the planet. Until just two years ago it was the Spanish Maria Branyas at 117 years old who occupied the world podium of longevity, but the world record of ... Continue reading "Ethel Caterham turns 117 and becomes the longest woman in the world"
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indy100- IndependentWorld’s oldest person celebrates ‘lovely’ 117th birthday after year she met King
Ethel Caterham, who lives at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home in Lightwater, Surrey, is spending her birthday on Friday with family and friends.
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